Gerhard Kolar - Senior Project Manager and Construction Manager

Q: Where is Gerhard based?

Gerhard is based in Wissen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Gerhard speak?

Gerhard speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Gerhard have?

Gerhard has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Gerhard has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Gerhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Gerhard's latest experience?

Gerhard's most recent position is Senior Project Manager and Construction Manager at HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH .

Q: What companies has Gerhard worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gerhard has worked for HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH , Arvato Systems GmbH , BWI GmbH , and Drillisch AG .

Q: Which industries is Gerhard most experienced in?

Gerhard is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Information Technology (IT) , and Manufacturing . Gerhard also has some experience in Government and Public Administration , Aerospace and Defense , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Gerhard most experienced in?

Gerhard is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Operations . Gerhard also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing , Finance , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

Q: Which industries has Gerhard worked in recently?

Gerhard has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Government and Public Administration , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas has Gerhard worked in recently?

Gerhard has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Finance .

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Wissen, Germany

Experience

Jul 2024 - Present

1 year 8 months

Oberkochen, Germany

Senior Project Manager and Construction Manager

HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH

Built the data center in Oberkochen (defence sector)
Planning the fiber-optic ring, simulating Wi-Fi coverage
Cable layout for WAN and LAN in office and production areas (infrastructure)
Customizing the SAP (R/3) system for the Oberkochen location (software)
IT transformation of the SAP system to SAP HANA
Planning network infrastructure and server technologies in the SAP environment
Pre-sales support and building change management
Independent coordination of utilities according to time, budget, and quality
Mapping the project in MS Project and ServiceNow
Developing and designing hardware and software
Demand management and portfolio management
Creating a risk register and migration plan
Preparing payment justification documents in coordination with the relevant finance and commercial functions
Budget: 5 million - 34 FTE

Dec 2023 - Jun 2024

7 months

Gütersloh, Germany

Senior Project Manager

Arvato Systems GmbH

Transition/migration of the AOK health insurance company from the data center to the Arvato Cloud for the Oscare division (SAP area – HANA, blade, SuperDom HBE560), 3,200 servers
Further development of project methodology by identifying and evaluating optimization opportunities to shorten proposal lead times
Pre-sales support
Conceptual collaboration during the proposal phase with a focus on IT infrastructure topics
Independent coordination of (sub)projects for external customers in the utilities environment, following time, budget, and quality criteria
Onboarding and transition projects for new clients, focusing on IT infrastructure and networking
IT transformation and optimization projects for existing clients
Planning network infrastructure and server technologies in the SAP environment
Managing project teams and external partners
Budget: 15 million - 42 FTE

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Meckenheim, Germany

Senior Project Manager

BWI GmbH

Support in the system maintenance project for harmonizing information systems
Analyzing customer inquiries and creating service descriptions
Further development of project methodology by identifying and evaluating optimization opportunities to shorten proposal lead times
Creating project progress reports by transferring and consolidating provided information from completed projects, following the client's requirements
Budget control of the contracted project
Conducting performance reviews for contracted services
Implementing and controlling contract changes in ongoing projects based on the responsible project manager's change requests
Preparing payment justification documents in coordination with the responsible finance and commercial functions
Communicating with clients and subcontractors to fulfill contractual obligations in coordination with the responsible project manager
Representing the project in committees and, if necessary, preparing for these committees
Preparing project escalations
Quality management in the project according to the program QA handbook

Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

11 months

Maintal, Germany

Senior Project Manager

Drillisch AG

Setting up the infrastructure for the DSL market introduction
Developing and designing hardware and software
Managing Drillisch's IQ Optimize system house
Coordinating work packages at 1&1 AG
Managing and commissioning VERSATEL
Commissioning the regulatory authority
Data protection and security, monitoring project progress
Technical review of the supplier organizations
Daily tracking of each organization
Demand management and portfolio management
Creating a risk register and migration plan
Developing and documenting new business processes for Drillisch (ARIS, JIRA)
Creating the communication matrix, including status reports for stakeholders
Managing and coordinating project resources
Defining and implementing IT services
De-escalation, crisis management, and technical review management
Developing a service concept, vendor management
Controlling according to schedule, quality, and budget
Budget: 10 million - 7 FTE

May 2020 - Dec 2020

8 months

Senior Project Manager

Central Office for Continuing Education in Crafts (ZWH)

Requirements definition and design of the HubGrade learning platform
Managing the public tender (WebUnits)
Requirements definition and design of the learning platform (JavaScript)
Requirements definition and design of PI/PO
Requirements definition and design of ESB (Enterprise Service Bus, WebSphere)
Coordinating the individual skilled trades chambers
Coordinating public sector bodies
Creating a migration concept for the ZWH
Digital vendor management, digitalization contracts with ERP system
Designing and conceptualizing hardware
Managing the transformation process
Designing and setting up a service desk (JIRA)
Budget: 1.5 million - 4 FTE

May 2018 - Apr 2020

2 years

Münster, Germany

Senior Project Manager

Deutsche Funkturm GmbH

Implemented transition from STRABAG to ISS as the new service provider
Requirements and design specification for SAP (HANA, RE-FX, UI5, ERP)
Requirements and design for Tririga (IBM, ISS)
Requirements and design for PI/PO (SAP, DFMG)
Requirements and design for ESB (Enterprise Service Bus, WebSphere)
Requirements and design for BIS (Asset Information System, DFMG)
Created a migration plan for DFMG
Digital vendor management, digitizing contracts with the ERP system
Developed and documented DFMG business processes (ARIS, VISIO)
Monitoring and reporting with Clarity, developed test concept
Identifying and implementing innovation measures (e.g. robotics, sensors)
Reduced total facility management costs and increased workflow efficiency, energy efficiency, and quality of service delivery
Implemented construction processes (radio sites)
Set up operations (IFM/TFM) for radio sites
Accelerated and simplified the permitting process for radio sites
Budget: 18 million – 19 FTE

Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

1 year 2 months

Senior Project Manager

DFMG GmbH

Set up the inventory and information system (BIS) for the client DFMG
Developed and specified SAP (Persona, Fiori, HANA) and Oracle
Developed and specified ESB with WebSphere and web services
Developed and specified interfaces (96 in total)
Developed and specified workflows (JavaScript)
Redesigned and validated geodata (Esri GIS system)
Performed review of the delivered TSI units and Aequitas GmbH
Performed project review following Zero Outage
Monitoring and reporting with Clarity/Omnitracker, developed test concept
Technical review of the delivered operations
Designed and set up a service desk (JIRA)
Defined and implemented IT services
De-escalation, crisis management, and technical review management
Monitored and controlled project requirements
Created communication matrix including status reports
Managed and coordinated project resources
Budget: 5 million – 8 FTE

Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

6 months

Bonn, Germany

Senior Project Manager

T-Systems Multimedia Solutions GmbH

Built infrastructure for smart scanners at DPDHL
Developed and designed the hardware
Project review after Zero Outage, data protection, and security
Technical review of the delivered operations
Daily tracking of individual suppliers
Demand management and portfolio management with Clarity/Omnitracker
Built a risk register and migration plan
Budget: 5 million – 9 FTE

Mar 2015 - May 2016

1 year 3 months

Neckarsulm, Germany

Senior Project Manager

Bechtle AG

Client management (Microsoft Groupware solutions)
Application and storage management
Built infrastructure and network, managed mobile devices
Logistically controlled the rollout at individual locations (hardware and software)
Developed a service concept; vendor management
Selected and filled ITIL roles
Designed and set up a service desk
Defined IT services, defined processes with Omnitracker
Created test concept
Budget: 6 million – 12 FTE

Nov 2012 - Feb 2015

2 years 4 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Project Manager

T-Systems International

Migration project OS WIN7 for 35,000 users
Solution design for the IT server farm (IBM)
Technical and commercial requirements analysis
Optimized the server farm solution, including pilots
Migration projects in the technical area and service
Stakeholder management

Sep 2000 - Dec 2011

11 years 4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Project Manager

Deutsche Telekom AG

Leading, organizing and coordinating migration projects
Monitoring progress of system projects
Tracking schedule, quality and budget
Omnitracker as the basis for processes

Jan 1998 - Sep 2000

2 years 9 months

Frankfurt, Germany

REFA Specialist in Order Control

DeTeSystem

Conducting time studies, ergonomic workstation design
Process engineering and production management

Dec 1996 - Dec 1997

1 year 1 month

Ebersdorf bei Coburg, Germany

Head of Work Planning

Empe Systemlieferant

Payback calculations and investment procurement, vendor management
Setting production performance targets for REFA-based compensation
Project responsibility for the E39 production line (BMW)

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Telecommunication (14 years), Information Technology (7.5 years), Manufacturing (4 years), Government and Administration (2.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (1.5 years), and Automotive (1 year).

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Government and Administration

Aerospace and Defense

Automotive

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (25 years), Information Technology (10.5 years), Operations (6 years), Production (4 years), Finance (2 years), and Quality Assurance (2 years).

Project Management

Information Technology

Operations

Production

Finance

Quality Assurance

Summary

As a results-oriented and action-driven project manager with experience in various industries, I embrace challenges, develop solutions, and implement them sustainably. I always create efficient and innovative solutions by combining technical and methodological competencies, focusing on customer satisfaction, all involved units, and cost-effectiveness. Through loyalty, persuasiveness, sustainability, and flexibility in approach, I successfully deliver results even in difficult situations. Data is the oil of the 21st century, and digitalization is the refinery.

Skills

Development And Introduction Of New Methods For Executing Digitalization Projects
Digital Vendor Management And Digitalization Contracts With The Iss Erp System
Long-standing Successful Project Manager In The Fields Of Incident Management (Kepner Tregoe), Requirements Management, And Change Management For Business Processes And Organizations, As Well As Implementing The Tom Model.
Many Years Of Operational Team Leadership Experience With Strong Execution Based On Solution-oriented And Pragmatic Action, And A Solid Mix Of Technical, Methodological, And Analytical Skills, Plus Data Protection And Security Expertise.
Proven Leadership Experience And Project Management In National And International Teams, Combining Goal Orientation, Motivation, Conceptual Strength, And Persuasiveness.
Establishing Complex Infrastructures, Including Hybrid Cloud Setups And Complex Networks.
Valued As A Team Player With Open Communication And Strong Customer Focus
With My It, Project, And Methodological Expertise, I Deliver Efficient And Effective Digitalization Solutions, From Itil Service Management To Cmmi And Automotive Spice.
Broad It Know-how, Especially In Software (Aris, Uml, Ibm Aix Operating Systems, Oracle, Microsoft And Cloud Systems), Mdm (Master Data Management), Sap (E.g., Mm, Pm, Fico, Re-fx, Ui5, Fs-cd, Icm, Hana), Erp, Adobe Indesign, Esb, And Hana.
Strategic Roadmapping And Ranking, Prioritizing Projects In Portfolios Based On Defined Criteria Using Clarity. Setting Up Webunits And Required Javascript.
It Knowledge Including Infrastructure Solutions (Lan/wan), Design Of Pi/po (Data Hub), Databases, Storage, Applications, Customer Segment Business Processes, And Websphere. Omnitracker As A Base System For Processes.
Setting Up Stakeholder Management And Microsoft Groupware Solutions
Nearshore And Offshore Competencies For It And Manufacturing In Kosice, Hungary, And India
Designing, Implementing, And Piloting Internet-of-things (Iot) And Big Data Solutions.
Transition And Virtualization With Vmware, Hcx, Nsx, Mon, Policy Routing For Kisa, Dmz, Ms Exchange, Cisco
Project Management Prince2, Pmp Examination (Pmi), Scrum Master, Iapm, Itil, Cmmi/spice, Jira And Confluence, Redmine, V-model, Din66938 Deletion.
Aris-abc, Aris-bsc, Openproject 1.4, Peoplesoft, Websphere, Mobileiron, Limesurvey
Win7 To 11, Aix, Dcs, Crm (Siebel/ibm), Cms, Oracle, Novell Suse, Opensuse, Cisco, Alcatel, Heat (Frontrange) Software Distribution And Patch Management, Sap Document Presentment And Adobe Indesign, Portfolio And Resource Management With Clarity.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Nov 1992 - Aug 1995

REFA Center Darmstadt/Dortmund

REFA Business Economist, specialization Industrial Engineering · REFA Business Economist, specialization Industrial Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany · 2.0

Mar 1991 - Nov 1991

REFA Center Schweinfurt

REFA Technician for Work Study & Business Organization · REFA Technician for Work Study & Business Organization · Schweinfurt, Germany · 2.0

Sep 1990 - Aug 1994

University of St. Gallen

Diploma in Business Administration, Economics · Diploma in Business Administration, Economics · Teufen, Switzerland · 1.8

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Certifications & licenses

Security clearance Ü1

Federal Office for Equipment and IT of the German Armed Forces

PRINCE2 Practitioner examination recertification

Certified Senior Agile Project Manager

IAPM

Digitalization Manager

IHK certificate

Certified Senior Project Manager

IAPM

IT project leader/manager CeLS assessment

CMMI/ Automotive SPICE Certificate (2.5 &3.0)

ITIL 2011 V3 Foundation Certificate

PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Examination

Kepner Tregoe (KT) Certificate (Resolve Incident & Problem Management)

SCRUM Master, NovaTec / International Project Management

Qualification series PM Expert (PPE)

PMP examination (PMI)

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Where is Gerhard based?

Gerhard is based in Wissen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Gerhard speak?

Gerhard speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Gerhard have?

Gerhard has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Gerhard has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Gerhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Gerhard be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Gerhard would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Project Manager and Construction Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager.

What is Gerhard's latest experience?

Gerhard's most recent position is Senior Project Manager and Construction Manager at HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH.

What companies has Gerhard worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gerhard has worked for HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH, Arvato Systems GmbH, BWI GmbH, and Drillisch AG.

Which industries is Gerhard most experienced in?

Gerhard is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing. Gerhard also has some experience in Government and Public Administration, Aerospace and Defense, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Gerhard most experienced in?

Gerhard is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Operations. Gerhard also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Gerhard worked in recently?

Gerhard has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Government and Public Administration, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas has Gerhard worked in recently?

Gerhard has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Finance.

What is Gerhard's education?

Gerhard holds a Bachelor in REFA Business Economist, specialization Industrial Engineering from REFA Center Darmstadt/Dortmund.

Does Gerhard have any certificates?

Gerhard has 13 certificates. Among them, these include: Security clearance Ü1, PRINCE2 Practitioner examination recertification, and Certified Senior Agile Project Manager.

What is the availability of Gerhard?

Gerhard will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Gerhard?

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